Special Events Manager
Looking for candidates who are passionate about helping cancer patients and survivors. If you are interested in a career that is highly rewarding, while working with a cohesive team at a nonprofit that is well-established, this position might be for you!
The Special Events Manager is responsible for coordination and expansion of The Victory Center’s three fundraisers: Over the Edge for Victory, Celebrity Wait Night, and the Luncheon and Fashion Show. This includes oversight of all details pertaining to each event, including acting as the liaison between the event committees and The Victory Center.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinates three fundraising events
- Works with graphic designer in developing fundraising printed pieces and carries project through to final print stage
- Coordinates fundraising committees’ structure and function
- Attends all fundraising activities and events
- Seeks event donations and in-kind services
- Maintains accurate press list for mailings, events, etc.
- Initiates and writes press releases as needed
- Secures location, date, and time for fundraising events
- Assists with updating and maintaining website and social media
- Adds events to website
- Helps maintain The Victory Center’s Facebook and Twitter pages
- Uploads photos from events and other important functions onto Facebook page
- Educates and engages the community about TVC through social media
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Minimum qualifications for position: College degree in communications, marketing, event planning or related field preferable. Volunteer and/or Events experience, or other non-profit involvement, also preferred. Ability to supervise, coordinate and evaluate. Excellent public speaking, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Ability to work independently, as well as with diverse populations.
We are looking to hire immediately so if interested, please send your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to: Dianne Barndt, Executive Director. Email: [email protected]